Our Mission
A major focus of NCAST is promoting awareness of safety issues specific to younger motorists.
Teen drivers are especially at risk on the roads, with vehicle crashes the leading cause of death in America among those under 21.
The inexperience and impulsiveness of teen drivers is a significant reason for their high crash rates, making important the safety features of the vehicles they drive as well as getting plenty of supervised driving practice.
Initiatives
NCAST, in partnership with GHSP, has launched a Hispanic community-focused traffic safety awareness campaign across North Carolina. Click below to see the total campaign of print ads and radio commercials!
Across the United States, over 7,000 people died in teen-related crashes from 2010–2019 during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes due to lack of experience behind the wheel and driver distractions — especially if their friends are in the car. NCAST is encouraging teens to take the Be Safe Pledge — to avoid distractions while driving, to learn and obey all traffic laws, and to urge your friends do the same.
SPOTLIGHT:
The right car seat can save your child’s life.
Car crashes are a leading cause of death among children. On average, two children under 13 were killed and an estimated 374 were injured every day in 2019 while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans. Child Passenger Safety Week is this September 15-21, 2024 and it highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate type of seat for your child whatever age they may be. Saturday, September 21, 2024 is also National Seat Check Saturday. Take a little time to check to look over the information on NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat. and be sure your family’s safety and booster seats still match the height and weight restrictions for your kids